Description
Beef Bulgogi Mandu is a delightful Korean dumpling that blends seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables, capturing the sweet-savory essence of bulgogi. This homemade version outshines any store-bought alternative, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these versatile dumplings are sure to impress at any gathering. The process of preparing and assembling Beef Bulgogi Mandu can be a joyful experience to share with family and friends. With healthy ingredients and endless serving options, this recipe is perfect for meal prep or satisfying cravings any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ onion
- 2–3 carrots
- 2–3 green onions
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- ½ inch knob ginger
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup low sodium beef broth
- Mandu dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by finely mincing onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, and green onions using a food processor.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced vegetables with ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Mix until tacky.
- Set up your assembly station with a cutting board, small bowl of water, and parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place one dumpling wrapper on the board. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into the center and press flat.
- Brush half of the edge with water and fold in half to seal tightly. For the traditional mandu shape, pinch corners together at the back.
- Lay assembled dumplings on the baking sheet until all filling is used.
- Choose your cooking method: steam for about 10 minutes or pan-fry in oil until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg